Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
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4 Fire Hazard
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Reactivity
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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Ethyl ether, stabilized with BHT Catalog E1010, E1015, E1016
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
60-29-7
CAS#
Manufacturer
KI5775000
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. RTECS
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ethyl
TSCA
GARDENA, CA 90248 ether
Not available.
Commercial Name(s)
Not available.
CI#
Diethyl Ether; Ether
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Ethyl Ether
Chemical Name
Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
C4H10O
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # % by Weight
1) Ethyl ether 60-29-7 1200 1520 500 100
2) Butylated hydroxytoluene (as a stabilizer) 128-37-0 10 6-8 ppm
Ethyl ether:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1215 mg/kg [Rat].
on Ingredients
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: >20000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 73000 ppm 2 hours [Rat].
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin
Potential Acute Health
contact (permeator), of ingestion.
Effects
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to liver, skin, central nervous system (CNS).
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate
Serious Skin Contact
medical attention.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
Inhalation
medical attention if symptoms appear.
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Inhalation
If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek
medical attention.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Not available.
Serious Ingestion
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Flammable.
180掳 (356掳
C F)
Auto-Ignition Temperature
CLOSED CUP: -45掳 (-49掳
C F).
Flash Points
LOWER: 1.9% UPPER: 36%
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Extremely flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of oxidizing materials, of acids.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Highly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Presence of Various
Slightly explosive in presence of oxidizing materials.
Substances
Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.
Fire Fighting Media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent
pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion.
Highly flammable. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks, and flames. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and
Special Remarks on
flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air.
Fire Hazards
Burns with smokey greenish flame.
Violent reaction or ignition on contact with halogens (e.g., bromine, chlorine), interhalogens (e.g., iodine
heptafluoride), oxidants (e.g., silver perchlorate, nitrosyl perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate, chromyl chloride, fluorine
nitrate, permanganic acid, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, peroxodisulfuric acid, iodine (VII) oxide, sodium peroxide,
ozone, and liquid air), sulfur and sulfur compounds (e.g., sulfur when dried with peroxidized ether, sulfuryl chloride).
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors, or in sewers. Run off to
Special Remarks on
sewer may create a fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Tends to form explosive
Explosion Hazards
peroxides under influence of light and air and when evaporated to dryness.
Explosive reaction with boron triazide, bromine trifluoride, bromine pentafluoride, perchloric acid, uranyl nitrate +
light, wood pulp extracts + heat.
Only electrical equipment of explosion proof type (group C classification) is permitted to be operated in ether areas.
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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
Small Spill
container.
Flammable liquid.
Large Spill
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or
other non-combustible material. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined
areas; dike if needed. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on
the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
Precautions
ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the
label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids, moisture.
Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Do not store above 30掳 C
(86掳 Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed . Sensitive to light. Store in light-resistant containers. Air Sensitive
F).
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
Engineering Controls
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
of a Large Spill
handling this product.
TWA: 400 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
Exposure Limits
TWA: 400 STEL: 500 CEIL: 500 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
TWA: 1200 STEL: 1520 CEIL: 1500 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
STEL: 500 (ppm) [Australia]
TWA: 1200 (mg/m3) from OSHA (PEL) [United States]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. (volatile, mobile liquid ) Sweetish. Pungent. Ethereal.
Physical state and Odor
appearance
Burning. Sweet.
Taste
74.12g/mole
Molecular Weight
Clear Colorless.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
34.6掳 (94.3掳
C F)
Boiling Point
-116.3掳 (-177.3掳
C F)
Melting Point
192.7掳 (378.9掳
C F)
Critical Temperature
0.7134 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
58.6 kPa (@ 20掳
C)
Vapor Pressure
2.56 (Air = 1)
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
0.83 ppm
Odor Threshold
The product is more soluble in oil; log(oil/water) = 0.9
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
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Ethyl ether, stabilized with BHT
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water, acetone.
Dispersion Properties
Soluble in acetone.
Solubility
Partially soluble in cold water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Heat, ignition sources, incompatible materials, light, air. Tends to form explosive peroxides under influence of light
Conditions of Instability
and air and when evaporated to dryness.
Incompatibility with various Highly reactive with oxidizing agents, acids.
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Air Sensitive and Hygroscopic.
Special Remarks on
Also incompatiable with bromoazide, chlorine, chlorine trifluoride, chromic anhydride, chromyl chloride, lithium
Reactivity
aluminum hydride, nitrosyl perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate, ozone, perchloric acid, permanganated, sulfuric acid,
potassium peroxide, sodium peroxide, triethyl aluminum trimethyl aluminum, bromine, iodine heptaflluoride, silver
perchlorate, fluorine nitrate, permanganic acid, nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, peroxodisulfuric acid, iodine (VII)
oxide, peat soils, thiotriazyl perchlorate, sulfonyl chloride, sulfur, uranyl nitrate, acetyl peroxide, and wood pulp
extracts.
Can react vigorously with acetyl peroxide, air, bromoazide, ClF3, CrO3, Cr(OCl)2, LiAlH2, NOClO4, O2, NClO2,
(H2SO4 + permanganates), K2O2, [(C2H5)3Al + air], [(CH3)3Al + air].
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Routes of Entry
WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE.
Toxicity to Animals
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1215 mg/kg [Rat].
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >20000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 31000 0.5 hours [Mouse].
May cause damage to the following organs: liver, skin, central nervous system (CNS).
Chronic Effects on Humans
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Other Toxic Effects on
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of ingestion.
Humans
LD50 [Rabbit] -Route: Skin; Dose: >20 ml/kg
Special Remarks on
LDL[Man] - Route: Oral; Dose: 260 mg/kg
Toxicity to Animals
May affect genetic material (mutagenic)
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Chronic Effects on Humans
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Special Remarks on other
Skin: Causes skin irritation. It is not appreciably absorbed through intact skin.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Can cause slight , reversible eye injury from contact with liquid or vapor.
Inhalation: It is rapidly absorbed through lungs. Vapor mist causes irritation of the respiratory tract and mucous
membranes. Affects behavior, sense organs, peripheral and central nervous systems, liver, metabolism,
cardiovascular system. Symptoms may include excitement, personality changes, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
memory, headache, nausea, vomiting, paleness, decreased pulse and temperature, cardiac arrhythmias, irregular
respiration, coughing, bronchodilation, increase in respiratory rate, increase in heart rate, excessive salivation,
excessive sweating, muscle relaxation, anesthetic effects, and possible kidney irritation or injury, and temporarily
abnormal liver function tests.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
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Skin: Prolonged or repeated skin contact can produce defatting dermatitis with dryness and cracking.
Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated inhalation can also affect behavior, metabolism, and liver with symptoms similar
to that of acute inhalation. It may also cause albuminuria, and polycythemia.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
WHEN RELEASED INTO THE SOIL, THIS MATERIAL IS EXPECTED TO QUICKLY EVAPORAT
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WHEN RELEASED INTO THE SOIL, THIS MATERIAL IS EXPECTED TO LEACH INTO
Products of Biodegradation
GROUNDWATER. WHEN RELEASED INTO THE SOIL, THIS MATERIAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO
BIODEGRADE. WHEN RELEASED INTO WATER, THIS MATERIAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO
BIODEGRADE. WHEN RELEASED INTO THE WATER, THIS MATERIAL IS EXPECTED TO HAV
HALF-LIFE OF LESS THAN 1 DAY. WHEN RELEASED TO WATER, THIS MATERIAL IS EXP
TO QUICKLY EVAPORATE. THIS MATERIAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY
BIOACCUMULATE. THIS MATERIAL HAS A LOG OCTANOL-WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT
LESS THAN 3.0. WHEN RELEASED INTO THE AIR, THIS MATERIAL IS EXPECTED TO BE
READILY DEGRADED BY REACTION WITH PHOTOCHEMICALLY PRODUCED HYDROXYL RADICA
WHEN RELEASED INTO THE AIR, THIS MATERIAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE DEGRADED B
PHOTOLYSIS. WHEN RELEASED INTO THE AIR, THIS MATERIAL IS EXPECTED TO HAVE
HALF-LIFE BETWEEN 1 AND 10 DAYS.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Consult with Local and Regional (State) authorities (waste regulators). Waste must be disposed
Waste Disposal
of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
CLASS 3: Flammable liquid.
DOT Classification
UNNA: 1155 : Diethyl ether PG: I
Identification
Not available.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Federal and State
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Regulations
Illinois chemical safety act: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
New York release reporting list: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Pennsylvania RTK: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Florida: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Minnesota: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Massachusetts RTK: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Massachusetts spill list: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
New Jersey: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
New Jersey toxic catastrophe prevention act: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
Louisiana spill reporting: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
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TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
TSCA 4(a) proposed test rules: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
TSCA 8(a) IUR: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent: 1/26/94
TSCA 12(b) one time export: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Ethyl ether, Anhydrous Reagent: 100 lbs. (45.36 kg)
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
California
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Regulations
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No.
200-467-2).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8掳 (100掳
C F).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
R12- Extremely flammable. S9- Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
DSCL (EEC)
R19- May form explosive peroxides. S16- Keep away from sources of ignition - No
R22- Harmful if swallowed. smoking.
S29- Do not empty into drains.
S33- Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flam ability
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4
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
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Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
3
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
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Lab coat.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation
is inadequate.
Splash goggles.
Section 16. Other Information
E3210
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 4/28/2008. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 6/24/2008.
CALL (310) 516-8000
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deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual
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